posted by scooby 12-15-100 5:53 AM 
 
Pea Salad 
2 packages (10 oz.) frozen green peas or 2 cans English peas, drained 
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained (optional) 
1 cup thinly sliced celery 
3/4 cup sliced green onions 
1/2 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 cup sour cream 
1 teaspoon salt (optional) 
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, cubed small 
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and salt. Mix well. Add to pea mixture along with cubed cheese; toss well to coat. Chill until serving. 
Yield: 10-12 servings. 
Pea Salad 
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed 
1/2 cup chopped celery 
1/2 cup chopped green onions 
2/3 cup sour cream 
8 slices bacon 
1 cup chopped cashews 
salt and pepper to taste 
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine peas, celery, scallions and sour cream. Toss gently to mix. 
Just before serving, stir in cashews and bacon into salad.. Season with salt and pepper.